Punto (Mk2/2b) The car I wasn't going to change...

[benny279]

What you done so far to it since I last saw it?

 

[homeward]

My poor little Punto was feeling a little sorry for itself: I'd started getting repeat lambda faults (first on the top one, then the bottom...); and, after a particularly heavy storm, she wouldn't start (until I gave the HT leads a little TLC with some WD40...). Also: the FIAT-branded stat that was fitted with the HG replacement, and top-end refurb, 7,000 miles ago, was taking forever to warm up....

I then realized that, in the 16,000 miles, and 20 months, I'd owned the car, I'd not changed the leads or plugs.... :nono:

So; two new NTK lambdas; four new plugs (courtesy of Sturgess Motor Group); some nice OEM HT leads, and a Gates thermostat (as recommended by Big Mick at Eurocarcare.net) -- and the car is running very nicely, with -- subjectively -- smoother and easier acceleration. The temperature gauge also shoots straight up to the middle mark -- and stays there! :woot:

I'm now praying that there will be no more lambda faults; and that the cat is fine. The plugs that came out (NGK DCPR8E-N) were actually a lovely, slightly-darker-than-a-digestive colour: so all seems to be well. The leads, though, were well overdue replacement....

All she needs now is a good clean (for a change...).

 

[Ziggy122]

Ive ordered my new leads and plugs whike ecp had sale on

So next service at 75k when oil is dropped and refilled ill stick em in

So near tge 72k mark and cam belt is going still

And once uce washed yours ill drop mine round.... yellow + winter = never clean

 

[oldhammer]

yellow + winter = never clean


yup very true, im forever washing mine, im just glad igot a good 100 coats of polish/wax on it through the summer, makes it easier clean,

the alloys are a mare tho,

 

[KRaikkonenNo1]

+ 1 on the yellow and alloys

 

[homeward]

I was going to wash and wax the car, at the weekend, for a Midlands Italia meet, at Monmouth -- but a five-day migraine put paid to that.

However, I did -- this morning, after checking oil, water, tyres, etc.... -- finally get round to fitting one of my Christmas presents (well, four of them, actually...)!





Sadly, as you can tell from the piccies, the bits underneath these are currently the only clean parts of the car.

This will be rectified, when I get back from visiting my parents, this weekend (150 miles each way...). :chin:

 

[oldhammer]

They look good mate,

anyideas where ican buy two door ones,?

cheers,

 

[homeward]

They look good mate,

anyideas where ican buy two door ones,?

Ta! Mrs homeward found them on eBay: the seller was uniqshop11 (Ilona Baranska: email blacksheepilon30 at gmail dot com). Good luck!

 

[oldhammer]

Ta! Mrs homeward found them on eBay: the seller was uniqshop11 (Ilona Baranska: email blacksheepilon30 at gmail dot com). Good luck!

thanks,

no thanks button here or iwouid of clicked it,

 

[YST]

Ta! Mrs homeward found them on eBay: the seller was uniqshop11 (Ilona Baranska: email blacksheepilon30 at gmail dot com). Good luck!

Thanks for that! Added to my list They look really nice on your's!

 

[homeward]

Had a bit of an oil leak; and a slight coolant leak; and another oil leak. This thread tells all....





All fixed, now...!

Then, when the weather improves, I have loads of minor jobs to sort -- including a directionless squeak: that I only get when it's dry, and below about 10°C. Weird. And it's not the exhaust rubbing -- although it also seems dependent on the number of passengers I carry (the more peeps, the less squeaks): although that could be coincidinks.

Time also for a clean, polish and wax, methinks....

 

[homeward]

I know I have a reputation for turning up at Midlands Italia meets with a dirty Punto -- but, as founder, and beloved leader, I believe this is my prerogative: especially as I always turn up to shows with a clean and shiny car....

Anyhoo: decided to break the mould, today, for the Donington meet, on Sunday. Five hours later, and I'm knackered... -- and I haven't even done the inside....

 

[oldhammer]

Looking good mate,

icleaned mine the other day, 3hrs or so it took, and then it rains,

 

[homeward]

Looking good mate,

icleaned mine the other day, 3hrs or so it took, and then it rains,

:hug:

Ta! Been putting it off, all week, until the pollution and sand cleared. Hopefully, any rain over the weekend will just bead off....

 

[oldhammer]

Yep agree, plenty of wax helps the rain run off, makes it easier to clean later on
too,

ive been using the dodo wax igot off Sturgess fiat on here,
the bead on this stuff is awesome,

What make are your aeroblade wipers mate?
the ones ive got on have lasted 4-5mth and theyre pretty much useless now,

 

[homeward]

What make are your aeroblade wipers mate?
the ones ive got on have lasted 4-5mth and theyre pretty much useless now,

Bosch Aerotwin Retrofits (AR22U: £11.42; and AR18U: £10.20), from Wiper Blades Ltd. Fitted 13 June, last year (9,000 miles ago): and still going strong. Definitely worth the dosh.

Fitted some to Mrs homeward's Mk3 Panda, at the same time; and she's done 13,500 miles since. Also working very well.

 

[oldhammer]

Bosch Aerotwin Retrofits (AR22U: £11.42; and AR18U: £10.20), from Wiper Blades Ltd. Fitted 13 June, last year (9,000 miles ago): and still going strong. Definitely worth the dosh.

Fitted some to Mrs homeward's Mk3 Panda, at the same time; and she's done 13,500 miles since. Also working very well.

Thankyou,

 

[Numptey]

Looks very nice homey, I don't do car washing personally, no idea where you find the energy or five hours in which to clean it. I just go to the local Shell garage and sit in a box for a few minutes. Have waxed the bonnet once though as it was a little dull. Will do the whole Punto one day in the summer. Autoglym best?

 

[homeward]

Autoglym best?

For the price, yes. But, if you wander over to the Car Care section, you'll find lots of other recommendations...!

 

[Numptey]

For the price, yes. But, if you wander over to the Car Care section, you'll find lots of other recommendations...!

If it's good enough for Homey it's good enough for me